Another zinger from Noma Bar: Mad Men for Empire… appropriately wicked Drapery

Stunning use of negative space by Noma Bar

The stunning art piece was designed by Noma Bar, whose style is very minimalist and based on a very clever use of the negative space. Applying figure and ground of Gestalt Law, the design showcases both the human's side face and a penguin.

Stunning use of negative space by Noma Bar

This is using the Gestalt principle where we are using positive and negative space. The negative space of the coffee cup is actually a person talking and the top of the coffee cup comes out to be a thought bubble.

This illustration is called, Love is the drug by Noma Bar. I love the simple ilustration style yet it eludes to a much deeper meaning. It takes two symbols and combines them in an interesting way. This is a good example of an editorial illustration.